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Student Leadership

Associated Students of Columbia College (ASCC) is the officially recognized Student Senate that represents all Columbia College students. Our Student Senate is a vital part of all Columbia College's communities, activities, and programs. Elected representatives and student committees work together to ensure that the student voice is included in the decision-making processes of the college. We are proud to participate in shared governance at Columbia College and are equally delighted to share our enthusiasm representing you. Please contact us at 209-588-5236 or 209-588-5270.

Purpose

  • Enhance sound student governance and citizenship
  • Express the general will of the students to the administration
  • Further cooperation with administration, staff, community and other educational institutions
  • Create and maintain adequate scholastic, social, cultural, and political activities in the furtherance of student welfare

Why get involved?

  • Represent the interests of Columbia College students
  • Participate in state level representation of California Community Colleges through California Community College Student Affairs Association (CCCSAA)
  • Work on committees with Columbia staff and administration through shared governance
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Enhance job, scholarship, and college transfer applications
  • Plan campus events and activities
  • Enrich your academic career
  • To learn more and about how to apply, please email cc_ascc@yosemite.edu
  • Your ASCC reminds you to register to vote at registertovote.ca.gov. You can also opt in by mail if you prefer.

ASCC Elections

  • Positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Director of Activities, Director of Club Affairs, Director or Publicity, and up to 10 Senators
  • Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled in at least 9 units, Minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Senators may be appointed throughout the school year (if less than ten)
  • Collect an elections packet or find out more at the Ponderosa Student Center
  • Elections will place in April, 2027

ASCC Meetings, agendas, And Minutes

Meetings are open to the public and held in the Student Center.

Date Time Agenda Minutes
April 28, 2026 4:00 - 5:00 pm ASCC Agenda 04-28-2026 ASCC Minutes 04-28-2026
August 3, 2026 3:00 - 4:00 pm

ASCC Agenda 08-03-2026

Agenda is posted in the Student Center.

 

 

To access the 2017 - present ASCC records, please click here. To access previous records, please contact us directly.